The Rockies tasted defeat for the first time in October, falling behind in a hurry during a lopsided loss in the World Series opener at soggy Fenway Park. Starter Jeff Francis and reliever Franklin Morales gave up 16 hits and all 13 runs in 4 2/3 combined innings.

Boston batters kept up their torrid pace and starter Josh Beckett was at his playoff best, lifting the Red Sox in Game 1. Dustin Pedroia led off the first inning with a homer and the Red Sox ripped eight doubles to send Colorado to its first loss since Sept. 28.